"The cathedral can be reborn from the ashes, like a phoenix," commented restoration architect Philippe Villeneuve, who envisioned a weathervane bird with "wings of fire" on top of the cathedral spire.

The restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral, severely damaged by a devastating fire on April 15, 2019, has been significantly enhanced by cutting-edge technology. The blaze, which destroyed the ...

That the restoration work was finished on time despite a six-month, Covid-related delay is mostly due to Jost's rigorous managing skills, which some have attributed to his military background.